A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome.When the parents are given the diagnosis,which typical initial response does the nurse anticipate?

• A)"I want to be tested to see if I have it as well."
• B)"I knew something was not right."
• C)"I wish we had not had children."
• D)"What could we have done to prevent it?"

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Definitions:

Anterior and Posterior

Terms used to describe the location of structures within the body, with anterior meaning towards the front and posterior meaning towards the back.

Superior and Inferior

Terms used in anatomy to describe a structure's location; "superior" means above or higher, and "inferior" means below or lower.

Proximal and Distal

Terms used to describe locations on the body with respect to another: proximal means closer to the trunk, and distal means farther from the trunk.

Pelvic

Referring to the lower section of the torso, located between the abdomen and the legs, encompassing the pelvic area and its structures.